6. “Everybody does have a book in them, but in most cases that’s where it should stay.”—Christopher Hitchens

7. “Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.”—Ray Bradbury

8. “Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing. All they do is show you've been to college.”—Kurt Vonnegut